This scene brought a stinging sensation to the eyes of the onlookers.
For some reason, they couldn't explain.
Seeing three little ones, not even reaching his waist, hugging each other so affectionately, felt inexplicably beautiful.
But still.
Was little Jing too amazing?
To be able to reconcile the little prince and Xiao Feng?
What kind of power was this?
Zhan Tianye's gaze shifted slightly.
The guesses that had been swirling in his mind resurfaced.
Suddenly, Yun Xiaojing seemed to recall something and softly asked Gu Xiaofeng, "I just remembered, didn't you pretend to be a beggar at the General's mansion gate earlier?"
He had found Gu Xiaofeng familiar just now.
But he hadn't dared to think about it.
It was because Gu Xiaofeng's face was dirty when he was disguised as a beggar.
"...Yes." Gu Xiaofeng also remembered, having not paid attention until now.
Now, the two little fellows who had met each other looked at each other.
Because of this question, Gu Xiaofeng's slightly sad mood vanished.
They were brothers, a destined connection!
"Daddy?" Zhan Xiaoli spotted Zhan Tianye not far away.
Yun Xiaojing winked at Gu Xiaofeng, signaling him not to tell their "scumbag father" about their conversation just now.
With just a look, Gu Xiaofeng understood.
Zhan Xiaoli went towards Zhan Tianye first.
And made a request to Zhan Tianye, "Daddy, Xiao Jing and I want to send Xiao Jing back to the General's mansion."
"Send Xiao Jing back to the General's mansion?" Zhan Tianye's gaze moved.
Zhan Xiaoli nodded.
Yun Xiaojing ran to Zhan Tianye, "I have many fun toys at the General's mansion, and I want to share them with Xiao Li and Xiao Feng! Uncle, please agree to them visiting the General's mansion! We can ask Uncle Qiu Lu to send us!"
His words were flawless.
It was hard for anyone to refuse.
Moreover, Yun Xiaojing had a cheerful smile and was innocent and adorable.
Three pairs of eyes looked at him together.
Zhan Tianye nodded, "Alright."
"Let's go," Zhan Xiaoli said concisely, turning back to Yun Xiaojing and Gu Xiaofeng and uttering just this one word, then leading the way.
Yun Xiaojing and Gu Xiaofeng immediately followed.
However, the moment the three little fellows took a step, they were stopped dead by Zhan Tianye's words.
"I'll take you."
What?
Yun Xiaojing blinked his big eyes.
Why did the scumbag father want to go with them?
He felt like the fun was gone. With the scumbag father there, how could he talk freely with his mother and play with his maternal grandfather at the General's mansion?
Zhan Xiaoli also knitted his little brows, clearly finding Zhan Tianye a bit of a hindrance.
Gu Xiaofeng, being somewhat perceptive, felt as if his father was even more eager to go to the General's mansion than they were.
And Zhan Tianye gave the three little fellows no chance to refuse.
General's Mansion.
When Yun Changfeng saw Zhan Tianye appear with three children behind him, he was startled.
"What... what's going on?"
He had just returned to the General's mansion and had only just learned from a servant that Yun Xiaojing had gone out. He hadn't expected Yun Xiaojing to return so quickly, bringing the King of Night and his two sons.
"I want to play with them, then I invited them to play at the General's mansion, and then Uncle sent us back," Yun Xiaojing quickly explained.
He was helpless too!
Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng looked up at Yun Changfeng, their eyes shining with admiration for their maternal grandfather.
Maternal grandfather is so amazing!
He is a great general who protects the country!
Sensing the children's sparkling gazes, Yun Changfeng was taken aback. He suddenly found them very cute, just as cute as Xiao Jing. Being looked at with such admiration filled him with a sense of honor.
Zhan Tianye watched Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng willingly approach Yun Changfeng and couldn't help but sigh. They were grandfather and grandson, it was no wonder they were so close.
However...
His dark eyes swept around.
Yun Shu's figure was nowhere to be seen.
Just then, Yun Shu, returning from outside, walked over from a distance and spotted the group of people not far away.
At first glance, she saw Zhan Tianye, who was in a wheelchair and quite conspicuous. She raised an eyebrow slightly, a trace of strangeness crossing her mind.
But then, this strangeness disappeared when she saw Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng.
The appearance of her two sons was enough for her to ignore Zhan Tianye. Even if there was something unusual, she could think about it later!
Looking at the adorable Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng, standing with Yun Xiaojing.
Three incredibly cute sons.
This was enough for Yun Shu to forget everything else.
"Mother is back!" Yun Xiaojing shouted and ran towards Yun Shu first.
Yun Shu immediately took Yun Xiaojing's hand.
At the same time, she quickly came over and squatted down to hug Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng.
"Xiao Li, Xiao Feng, you're both here?" Yun Shu asked softly.
Zhan Xiaoli glanced furtively at Zhan Tianye from the corner of his eye, feeling a bit helpless, and could only say, "Auntie Yun Shu, I missed you."
"Auntie Yun Shu," Gu Xiaofeng echoed Zhan Xiaoli, his small hands clasped under his sleeves.
Mother...
She is his mother...
Everyone here was his family.
Yun Shu hugged them tightly, "I missed you too."
Qiu Lu blinked. Hadn't they just met? It hadn't been that long, and they already missed each other?
Why did he once again feel that the Prince was being ignored?
"King of Night can return to his mansion first. I'll send them back later tonight," Yun Shu wanted to be with her sons but didn't want a "light bulb" present.
It was an eyesore.
Zhan Xiaoli's starry eyes flickered, and he nodded vigorously, "Daddy, I want to stay at the General's mansion for one night. I promised Yun Xiaojing I'd play chess with him, and I promised Gu Xiaofeng I'd teach him chess. Auntie Yun Shu can send us back tomorrow."
"I want to learn chess," Gu Xiaofeng also nodded vigorously.
Yun Xiaojing nodded and nodded again and again.
Looking at the people who had now shut him out, Zhan Tianye's dark eyes deepened.
Yun Changfeng also spoke up, "King of Night, please rest assured. Your two sons are Xiao Jing's friends. This general will take good care of them and play chess with them. If there are any mistakes during the game, I can also offer guidance. Tomorrow, this general will escort them back to the King of Night's mansion."
Since he had spoken, even if King of Night had any concerns, they should be dispelled now.
The current situation made Zhan Tianye's slightly cold dark eyes sweep over them.
Finally, he nodded, "Alright."
"That's great!" Yun Xiaojing jumped up happily.
He almost wanted to burst into song to celebrate being able to talk freely with his two older brothers!
Perhaps, Mother would hold all three of them tonight and tell them stories together!
Zhan Xiaoli and Gu Xiaofeng's small mouths couldn't stop curving upwards.
Everyone was happy.
Only Zhan Tianye's dark eyes were extremely grim. He stared at Yun Shu's captivating eyes.
Something seemed to be churning within that gaze.
Yun Changfeng suddenly stepped in front of Zhan Tianye, blocking his line of sight, "This general will see King of Night out."